Parts for your 2000 Daihatsu Gran move-Centre bearing

2000 Daihatsu Gran Move centre-bearing — do you need one?

Short answer: a centre-bearing isn’t fitted to the 2000 Daihatsu Gran Move (also known as the Pyzar). Technical sources describe the model as a transverse-engine, front-wheel drive MPV with a transaxle and two CV half‑shafts, not a two‑piece tailshaft. Daihatsu service information for the G30# series (Gran Move/Pyzar workshop manual, Drivetrain section) lists front drive shafts and hubs only, there’s no propeller shaft or carrier/centre support bearing assembly. That lines up with drivetrain guidance from bearing manufacturers such as Timken and SKF, which explain that centre support bearings are used on multi‑piece propeller shafts in rear‑ or all‑wheel drive layouts, not typical FWD cars.

Why it’s not used on a Gran Move comes down to layout. With the engine mounted sideways and drive sent straight to the front wheels via short left and right CV shafts, there’s no long, two‑piece tailshaft running down the car that would need a centre support. The Gran Move’s packaging keeps the driveline compact, reduces rotating mass, and removes a maintenance item common to rear‑drive utes and SUVs.

Chasing a noise or vibration and thinking “centre-bearing”? On this model, it’ll be something else. Common culprits include:

• Front wheel bearings humming that changes with road speed or when loading the corner.
• Outer or inner CV joints clicking on full lock or shuddering under acceleration.
• Tyre scalloping or imbalance causing a droning or shake at certain speeds.
• Engine or transmission mounts allowing excess movement and a thump on take‑off.

If a supplier lists a “centre-bearing” for a Gran Move, it’s usually a catalogue mismatch intended for rear‑drive vehicles. Some front‑drive cars use an intermediate shaft with a support bearing on the right‑hand side, but factory parts listings for the 2000 Gran Move do not show a separate carrier bearing assembly for the front shafts. Always confirm against the VIN and a genuine parts diagram before ordering.

Technical references: Daihatsu Gran Move/Pyzar (G30#) workshop manual, Drivetrain and Axle sections, Daihatsu model specifications noting FWD transaxle layout, Timken Tech Tips on driveshaft/centre support bearings, SKF Vehicle Aftermarket guidance on centre support bearings for multi‑piece prop shafts.

• Does a 2000 Daihatsu Gran Move have a centre-bearing?
  No. It’s a front‑wheel drive setup with no two‑piece tailshaft, so there’s no centre support bearing in the driveline.
• What parts are usually mistaken for a “centre-bearing” issue on a Gran Move?
  Front wheel bearings, CV joints, tyres, and engine/trans mounts commonly cause similar noises or vibrations.
• Is there any situation where a Gran Move would need a centre-bearing?
  Only in a custom conversion to a rear‑ or all‑wheel drive system using a two‑piece prop shaft. In standard trim, it’s not applicable.